NLEX Road Warriors hacked out a 116-110 overtime victory against the Alaska Aces, Friday night, to stay alive in the 2018 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
As a result, the Road Warriors did not only put to rest a three-game losing streak, but they also strengthened their bid for a top-eight finish with an improved 5-5 win-loss card.
Aaron Fuller, who erupted with 42 points on 18-of-36 shooting along with 22 rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block, sent the game into overtime with a layup with only two seconds to go in regulation, before he conspired with JR Quiñahan in the extra session, dropping a combined 17-9 run.
Finishing with 15 points on 3-of-6 shooting from three-point territory along with nine boards and four assists, Quiñahan delivered the biggest blows in overtime, knocking down two clutch three-pointers, before putting the finishing touches with four consecutive free throws, as NLEX completed a comeback from 10 points down midway through the fourth period.
Mike Harris piled up a double-double with 35 points and 26 rebounds, while Vic Manuel added 22 markers and five boards that just went for naught as Alaska dropped to 7-3.
The scores:
NLEX 116 – Fuller 42, Quinahan 15, Miranda 10, Paniamogan 10, Galanza 8, Ighalo 8, Tallo 7, Baguio 7, Tiongson 3, Rios 2, Soyud 2, Fonacier 2, Taulava 0.
ALASKA 110 – Harris 35, Manuel 22, Casio 16, Enciso 10, Banchero 9, Teng 6, Racal 6, Baclao 4, Thoss 2, J. Pascual 0, Exciminiano 0.
Quarter scores: 19-20, 53-43, 77-77, 99-99, 116-110.